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AU06 NBX

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,518 mi
Last recorded13,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 NBX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 13,518 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 13,518 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 12,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,069 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 11,057 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,886 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre perished on side walls

battery state low

Pass 2 May 2017 10,769 miles

front brake control modified

Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake controls modified

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar controls modified for single handed operation.Slight movement at bracket when front brake applied. Front brake control not fitted with a brake lamp switch.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,690 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,507 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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AU06 NBX is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 NBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 NBX registered?

AU06 NBX is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is AU06 NBX safe to buy?

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